Whatever happened with that showcase facility with "state of the art bathrooms"?
That was so funny to read when they announced that! High tech p--ping capabilities for all associates! I don't recall if they actually do the wiping for said user of these incredible bathrooms!
I am actually a manager with Staples and I am out on disability. I was just looking for some clarification since I have not been in touch with my store.
What districts? Why? What will that do for you? Worry about your own business and hope that day when STAPLES does get back to normal they dont BURY you and your "house of cards" WB.....get a life! WE ALL SEE THRU YOUR REQUESTS!!!! for information.......
Can anyone tell me what districts were effected in R2? Which District(s) numbers lost a DM.
The entire L & D dept for .com training supporting all US delivery call centers in Kentucky and Halifax are being downsized. We now have to fight each other for the positions that we currently hold or leave. Everyone of us have been with Staples for more than 10 years. We did not see this coming. It s---s! I have given 18 years to this company and have a week to decide whether to stay or go.
To date Staples has cut thousands of jobs in the last three years. From delivery drivers to store employees. Staples is not a company that is long term to work for. People that have families that are still at the company should start looking for a new job now. Do not wait until they lay you off because that s---s to go through. Staples is heading down the path of going out of business eventually. Staples CEO past and present does not care about its employees it's all about the bottom line. The knife is sharp and the job cuts will keep on coming in 2017.
Some really good and loyal peOple let go to make room for more ' (friends of fais....)
Who are just looking to build their resume and spend money
yup.... big hammer falling...
Really a stupid move keeping that thug in region 1.
If Shira is really interested in improving morale she would open her eye and see what a drain this guy is on everyone under him.
I have to give Staples some props for reinstituting the tuition reimbursement for at least the Spring semester, after announcing it's elimination after people had already registered for classes.
The same kind of good will gesture could be made while at the same time SAVING the $250,000 they are extending to the tuition reimbursement. Fire the idiot RVP of Region 1 , end the reign of terror, improve morale and maybe keep some good people.
"Shira was shopping with her dad today while the layoffs were happening"
On one hand, that is pretty crappy and disrespectful.
On the other, every round of layoffs there increases the odds someone will eventually go postal, she is probably betting sooner than later.
My condolences to those that lost their jobs this week, There is life after this crappy company and I hope you all land at a good job with a solid company. Staples is going down the drain, it is just a matter of time.
From what I hear so far it was only 1 RVP and 8 DMs from retail field management. This is not enough considering the reduction of the retail footprint, They are just showing their stupidity by not taking advantage of these layoffs to be rid of the RVP or region 1. But again he was likely protected by his buddy the SVP.
I really hope he gets it Friday. There is room to cut more than 1 RVP and definitely more DMs.
Good luck everyone, if you got out with a severance it was probably the best way to go. In the future they will rely on firing for BS reasons far more often to avoid these costs, and each year will be progressively worse.
Folks, this is round 1 for the 2017 year with another big layoff coming June-July. Trust me it's not good.
Boston Globe make mention of the number of people laid off:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/02/02/staples-begins-another-round-layoffs/B3cP8nQp88zE19v175ILmI/story.html
Shira was shopping with her dad today while the layoffs were happening. Nice job. You would think the CEO might be woeking on a day like today
Which DM's got cut?
8 DMS gone plus 1 RVP- 4 DMs per division.
They got my sister today. 18 year employee at Corporate office. Unbelievable that they lay people off OVER THE PHONE! So BIG of them. They should be ashamed.
They got my sister today. 18 year employee at Corporate office. Unbelievable that they lay people off OVER THE PHONE! So BIG of them. They should be ashamed.
Global Technology, would that include Global Infrastructure?
Can't confirm #'s but as an earlier poster stated Friday will be the real day of reckoning. Cuts are in GT (IT) as well. Going into an "Organizational Changes" meeting later today so we'll see what shakes out of the tree at that point.
Also, don't forget to wear Red on Friday to support Staples, the CEO, and the annual bloodletting of hardworking employees whose only shortcoming was working for a bunch of near sighted arrogant failures. Enjoy that 8 million buyout former CEO. Hope it comes with a kick in between your legs.
Just say the region or district #
Careful with names here, this site doesn't allow it. Admins could nuke not just that post, but the whole thread too.
They will probably keep it under 500 to avoiding having to announce the cuts to the labor dept.
At least 200, to date.
Which RVP? If you do not want to say a name just post the region
lost dm and rvp in one day told districts are consolidating. just came from another industry where same thing is happening. remember the old catalog stores from the day? its heading back that way soon only it will be internet based which will allow brick and mortar stores to compete with amazon and others.
Heard some retail DMs were let go. No info if it was isolated issues for poor performance or the beginning of larger layoffs and consolidation. Hopefully RVPs are next, especially VS.
I am sure it's not over. Friday will be the big day, right before the end of business hours.